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Avg. price:~£120Dehumidification capacity:10 L/dayMaximum room area:?Maximum noise level:43 dB

electriQ CD10L Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the dehumidifier, combining technical performance and user feedback.
When it matters
When you want a quick, balanced view of the strongest dehumidifiers for controlling excess moisture.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components

90%

6.3

Technical Score

10%

?

User score

▲Better than 53% of dehumidifiers
6.3

Technical Score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the dehumidifier's technical performance across three areas: performance, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare moisture-removal capacity, room coverage, noise, efficiency, functions, and portability.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

4.5

Design

▲Better than 56% of dehumidifiers
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A score combining user ratings with the number of reviews received by the dehumidifier.
When it matters
When you want to understand day-to-day reliability and owner satisfaction over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £120
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Verdict

The electriQ CD10L is a 240-watt compressor dehumidifier designed for spaces up to a 3-bedroom house, boasting an extraction rate of 10 liters of moisture per day, an airflow of 80m³/hr, and a 1.5 to 2.4-liter water tank capacity depending on the variant. Key characteristics include an intelligent CPU-controlled digital humidistat adjustable from 30% to 80% relative humidity, a color-changing ambient indicator light, an integrated carbon filter, a 24-hour start/stop timer, and a dedicated laundry mode for drying clothes. Its primary advantages are energy efficiency, a compact and portable design equipped with castor wheels, and a quiet operating level of 42 to 43 dB(A). However, its limitations include a reduced water extraction performance when operating in cold temperatures below 15°C and a manufacturing defect that triggered a product recall for specific serial number prefixes due to an overheating fire risk.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier electriQ CD10L

Technical Score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the dehumidifier's technical performance across three areas: performance, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare moisture-removal capacity, room coverage, noise, efficiency, functions, and portability.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components:

80%

5.7

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

4.5

Design

6.3
electriQ CD10L has a technical score of 6.3 points, higher than 56% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A score combining user ratings with the number of reviews received by the dehumidifier.
When it matters
When you want to understand day-to-day reliability and owner satisfaction over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on how many user reviews the dehumidifier has received.
When it matters
When you prefer a widely purchased and extensively reviewed dehumidifier.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
electriQ CD10L has a popularity score of 1 point, lower than 82.5% of dehumidifiers.
1.0
electriQ CD10L has a popularity score of 1 point, lower than 82.5% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator combining the dehumidifier's overall evaluation with its price.
When it matters
When you want strong moisture-control performance and useful features for the money.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

8.0

Price

6.8
electriQ CD10L has a value-for-money score of 6.8 points, higher than 75% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
240 W
Power
240 W
▲ Better than 56% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 240 W, which is lower than the power draw of 55.6% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 2.6% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
10 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
10 L/day
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
This dehumidifier removes up to 10 L/day, which is lower than the daily extraction of 65.9% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 8.3% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum airflow rate
80 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
80 m³/h
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 80 m³/h, which is lower than that of 94.9% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 3.2% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum room area
?
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Fan
yes
Drying mode
yes
Anti-freeze
yes
Automatic shut-off when full
yes
Timer
yes
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Color
white
Material
plastic
Display
yes
Display position
top
Control type
buttons
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electriQ CD10L vs the average dehumidifier

246810TotalPerformanceFeaturesDesign
  • 1 filters more filtration stages
    Number of filters
    2 filters
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 filters – >2 filters
    This dehumidifier incorporates more air filtration stages than the average dehumidifier (2 filters vs 1 filters).
    2 filters vs 1 filters
  • 3 °C higher maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35 °C
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates hotter ambient conditions than the average dehumidifier (35 °C vs 32 °C).
    35 °C vs 32 °C
  • 6 cm narrower body
    Width
    26 cm
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (26 cm vs 32 cm).
    26 cm vs 32 cm
  • 18.2% lighter
    Weight
    9 kg
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (9 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    9 kg vs 11 kg
  • 30 W lower power draw
    Power
    240 W
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (240 W vs 270 W).
    240 W vs 270 W
  • 8.4% better value for money
    electriQ CD10L has a higher value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.8 vs 6.3).
    6.8 vs 6.28
  • 25% cheaper
    electriQ CD10L is cheaper than the average dehumidifier (£120 vs £150).
    £120 vs £150
  • 2 cm shorter body
    Height
    48 cm
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (48 cm vs 50 cm).
    48 cm vs 50 cm
  • 8.4% better value for money
    electriQ CD10L has a higher value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.8 vs 6.3).
    6.8 vs 6.28
  • 25% cheaper
    electriQ CD10L is cheaper than the average dehumidifier (£120 vs £150).
    £120 vs £150
  • 3 °C higher maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35 °C
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates hotter ambient conditions than the average dehumidifier (35 °C vs 32 °C).
    35 °C vs 32 °C
  • 30 W lower power draw
    Power
    240 W
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (240 W vs 270 W).
    240 W vs 270 W
  • 1 filters more filtration stages
    Number of filters
    2 filters
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 filters – >2 filters
    This dehumidifier incorporates more air filtration stages than the average dehumidifier (2 filters vs 1 filters).
    2 filters vs 1 filters
  • 6 cm narrower body
    Width
    26 cm
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (26 cm vs 32 cm).
    26 cm vs 32 cm
  • 18.2% lighter
    Weight
    9 kg
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (9 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    9 kg vs 11 kg
  • 2 cm shorter body
    Height
    48 cm
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (48 cm vs 50 cm).
    48 cm vs 50 cm
  • 1 cm shallower body
    Depth
    22 cm
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (22 cm vs 23 cm).
    22 cm vs 23 cm
  • 80 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    80 m³/h
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (80 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    80 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 3.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    10 L/day
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (10 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    10 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 7.08x less popular
    electriQ CD10L has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (1 vs 7.1).
    1 vs 7.08
  • 0.1 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    2.4 L
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (2.4 L vs 2.5 L).
    2.4 L vs 2.5 L
  • 1.8% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A score combining user ratings with the number of reviews received by the dehumidifier.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand day-to-day reliability and owner satisfaction over time.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    electriQ CD10L
    the average dehumidifier
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    electriQ CD10L has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (8.00 vs 8.145).
    8 vs 8.15
  • 7.08x less popular
    electriQ CD10L has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (1 vs 7.1).
    1 vs 7.08
  • 1.8% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A score combining user ratings with the number of reviews received by the dehumidifier.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand day-to-day reliability and owner satisfaction over time.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    electriQ CD10L
    the average dehumidifier
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    electriQ CD10L has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (8.00 vs 8.145).
    8 vs 8.15
  • 80 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    80 m³/h
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (80 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    80 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 3.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    10 L/day
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (10 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    10 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 0.1 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    2.4 L
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (2.4 L vs 2.5 L).
    2.4 L vs 2.5 L

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about electriQ CD10L?

  • Highly effective at quickly reducing high indoor humidity levels.
  • Efficiently dries wet laundry indoors as a cheaper alternative to a tumble dryer.
  • Compact, lightweight, and easy to move around using the built-in handle or castors.
  • The integrated carbon filter is great for collecting dust and removing damp or mildew odors.
  • Features a clear digital humidistat control display that automatically stops extraction when target levels are reached.
  • Includes an auto-shutoff safety feature and an indicator light for when the water collection tank is full.

What customers dislike about electriQ CD10L?

  • The compressor can be too loud or create too much vibration to sleep through in the same room.
  • Specific older production models (with serial number prefixes 2209, 2301, or 2302) were recalled due to a circuit board hazard.
  • Lower water extraction efficiency in unheated or cold spaces below 12-15°C compared to desiccant models.
  • Takes slightly longer to dry laundry and reduce humidity compared to premium, higher-end dehumidifier brands.
  • The built-in water tank capacity requires frequent emptying (every 1 to 2 days) during heavy use if not using the continuous drainage hose.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

D
dehumidifier-reviews.co.uk
30/01/2015
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